And yeah im planning on buying about 2 10kg plates for now, and more in the future
Fat Around Button Area?
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Yeah I'm excited too, however the instruction manual looks pretty complicated, there's about 17 pages and alot of stuff on each page, but i'll try best, even if it takes a while, just going to need somewhere for it to go because im going to need to workout still next week.
And yeah im planning on buying about 2 10kg plates for now, and more in the future
And yeah im planning on buying about 2 10kg plates for now, and more in the future
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Re: Fat Around Button Area?
Can you set it up outside and put a tarp or something over it when its not in use?
I'm sure you'll be able to figure out how to put that thing together. Just take it one step at a time and you'll get it. I've put stuff like that together before and found that while it was pretty overwhelming getting started its usually quite easy if you follow the directions and try not to rush.
I'm sure you'll be able to figure out how to put that thing together. Just take it one step at a time and you'll get it. I've put stuff like that together before and found that while it was pretty overwhelming getting started its usually quite easy if you follow the directions and try not to rush.
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Yeah that's the thing i feel i can do it, and i will start it tomorrow morning, however as usual dad is saying i won't be able to do it, I've really got to move out, can't keep living like this, daily arguments, just so many problems, don't think i can do it, but im not going to make any rash decisions, probably spur of the moment sorry got a bit personal lol.cassiegose wrote:Can you set it up outside and put a tarp or something over it when its not in use?
I'm sure you'll be able to figure out how to put that thing together. Just take it one step at a time and you'll get it. I've put stuff like that together before and found that while it was pretty overwhelming getting started its usually quite easy if you follow the directions and try not to rush.
I'll just start it tomorrow and hope for the best
Probably looks harder than it actually is, it looks complicated the amount of screws and such, but if it's all there i feel it's something i can do.Re: Fat Around Button Area?
Yeah that's the thing i feel i can do it, and i will start it tomorrow morning, however as usual dad is saying i won't be able to do it, I've really got to move out, can't keep living like this, daily arguments, just so many problems, don't think i can do this anymore, but im not going to make any rash decisions, probably spur of the moment sorry got a bit personal lol.cassiegose wrote:Can you set it up outside and put a tarp or something over it when its not in use?
I'm sure you'll be able to figure out how to put that thing together. Just take it one step at a time and you'll get it. I've put stuff like that together before and found that while it was pretty overwhelming getting started its usually quite easy if you follow the directions and try not to rush.
I'll just start it tomorrow and hope for the best
Probably looks harder than it actually is, it looks complicated the amount of screws and such, but if it's all there i feel it's something i can do.50g oats with 100ml semi skimmed milk
230 cals, 8.9g protein, 32.4g carbs, 4.7g fat
Slice of wholemeal bread and tbls peanut butter - 200 cals, 8.1g protein, 16g carbs, 8.6g fat
Wheatabix 64 cals, 2g protein ,14g carbs, 1g fat
TDEE somewhere around
2622 cals, 189.6g protein, 320.5g carbs, 53.4g fat
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Don't worry about getting "personal" Martin. We've known each other for over a year now and I consider you a friend. As for parents, they can be a giant pain in the a$$ sometimes. I moved out AS SOON as I got out of high school. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure your parents are nice people and mine are also, I just think there comes a time when a young person needs their freedom and space and they need to be out on their own so they can truly start to figure out who they are and what they want out of life. Sounds like its that time for you. Which is great because the drivers test is next week and you're going to ROCK it and then I bet you find a great job and will have enough money to get a place of your own.MartinBoy wrote:Yeah that's the thing i feel i can do it, and i will start it tomorrow morning, however as usual dad is saying i won't be able to do it, I've really got to move out, can't keep living like this, daily arguments, just so many problems, don't think i can do this anymore, but im not going to make any rash decisions, probably spur of the moment sorry got a bit personal lol.cassiegose wrote:Can you set it up outside and put a tarp or something over it when its not in use?
I'm sure you'll be able to figure out how to put that thing together. Just take it one step at a time and you'll get it. I've put stuff like that together before and found that while it was pretty overwhelming getting started its usually quite easy if you follow the directions and try not to rush.
I'll just start it tomorrow and hope for the best
50g oats with 100ml semi skimmed milk
230 cals, 8.9g protein, 32.4g carbs, 4.7g fat
Slice of wholemeal bread and tbls peanut butter - 200 cals, 8.1g protein, 16g carbs, 8.6g fat
Wheatabix 64 cals, 2g protein ,14g carbs, 1g fat
TDEE somewhere around
2622 cals, 189.6g protein, 320.5g carbs, 53.4g fat
As for your dad saying you won't be able to do it... UGH! I hate it when people tell me I can't do something. There is NOT ONE positive thing that can come out of people going around being negative and bringing others down. Drives me nuts. No wonder youre frustrated. Soooo what I would do is wake up tomorrow put that bench together and then make sure your dad sees what a good job you did! Prove him wrong man!
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Ha thanks Cassie, yeah i feel I've wanted to move out for a while now, i do love family alot, and don't have problems with them but i just feel it's time i did own thing, gave them a bit of space, but as soon as i have a job and enough money it's definitely something im going to try to do, and yeah im going to start putting the bench together this morning, might not be able to finish it as i have to go out a bit later, but i'll try to get it done hopefully by the weekend After all, who doesn't have arguments with family lol.
Day 374
Breakfast, 3 wheatabix with 200ml semi skimmed milk and 1/2 can tuna.
350 cals, 26.8g protein, 52.8g carbs, 6.4g fat.
Going to do jump rope soon and hopefully start on the bench.
Plans got a little messed up, couldn't do jump rope or start on the bench yet, i'll do the jump rope when i get in this evening and hopefully start on the bench, hopefully a pint or two won't hurt.
Managed to fit in 15mins worth of jump rope, could of probably done a little more but i get so frustrated whilst doing it.
After had a banana and a can of chilli con carne, the nutritional information is this, i'll try get ingredients later.
Banana 75 cal, 18g carbs
Can of chilli con carne - 264 cals, 18g protein, 36g carbs, 9.4g sugar, 5g fat
Can of chick peas, 185 cals, 12.5g protein, 35g carbs 4g fat
Tbls crunchy peanut butter 95 cals, 3.5g protein, 7.6g fat
Probably not going to be able to eat for a few hours, hope it doesn't mess me up.
Didn't have a pint but haven't ate for quite a few hours, so hungry. Only thing avaliable was a few crisps and a slice of cake id say around 250 cals, 30g carbs, 12g fat. Better than nothing i suppose.
2 slices of wholemeal bread, 230 cals, 10g protein, 40g carbs, 2g fat.
Can of white kidney beans - 225 cals, 13.5g protein, 40g carbs, 1g fat
Going to attempt to make a start on the bench if i can find two 17mm spanners.
Protein shake with 200ml semi skimmed milk
222 cals, 29.3g protein, 14g carbs, 5.3g fat
2 Slices of wholemeal bread, 230 cals, 10g protein, 38g carbs, 2g fat
Did a bit of the bench, about 2 pages out of 18 lol, but slowly getting there, alot of it is trial and error, i do think it's something i can do though, also though, if the worse comes to the worse, it's taking up alot of room in the shed where i workout, and if it's not finished tomorrow, i'm not sure what to do as there is screws everywhere. Perhaps i could take the workout outside, on the grass. And take all weights out there. Another thing is where i have test this week, i want to be fully ready, like not tired or any chance from a workout lol, but of course i want to carry on this routine as this will be the 4th week now.
TDEE roughly somewhere between
2126 cals, 123.6g protein, 285.8g carbs, 45.2g fat
Added the bread before going to bed for a bit more cals, protein, carbs
Bit low on protein, but at least it's over 100g
After all, who doesn't have arguments with family lol.Day 374
Breakfast, 3 wheatabix with 200ml semi skimmed milk and 1/2 can tuna.
350 cals, 26.8g protein, 52.8g carbs, 6.4g fat.
Going to do jump rope soon and hopefully start on the bench.
Plans got a little messed up, couldn't do jump rope or start on the bench yet, i'll do the jump rope when i get in this evening and hopefully start on the bench, hopefully a pint or two won't hurt.
Managed to fit in 15mins worth of jump rope, could of probably done a little more but i get so frustrated whilst doing it.
After had a banana and a can of chilli con carne, the nutritional information is this, i'll try get ingredients later.
Banana 75 cal, 18g carbs
Can of chilli con carne - 264 cals, 18g protein, 36g carbs, 9.4g sugar, 5g fat
Can of chick peas, 185 cals, 12.5g protein, 35g carbs 4g fat
Tbls crunchy peanut butter 95 cals, 3.5g protein, 7.6g fat
Probably not going to be able to eat for a few hours, hope it doesn't mess me up.
Didn't have a pint but haven't ate for quite a few hours, so hungry. Only thing avaliable was a few crisps and a slice of cake id say around 250 cals, 30g carbs, 12g fat. Better than nothing i suppose.
2 slices of wholemeal bread, 230 cals, 10g protein, 40g carbs, 2g fat.
Can of white kidney beans - 225 cals, 13.5g protein, 40g carbs, 1g fat
Going to attempt to make a start on the bench if i can find two 17mm spanners.
Protein shake with 200ml semi skimmed milk
222 cals, 29.3g protein, 14g carbs, 5.3g fat
2 Slices of wholemeal bread, 230 cals, 10g protein, 38g carbs, 2g fat
Did a bit of the bench, about 2 pages out of 18 lol, but slowly getting there, alot of it is trial and error, i do think it's something i can do though, also though, if the worse comes to the worse, it's taking up alot of room in the shed where i workout, and if it's not finished tomorrow, i'm not sure what to do as there is screws everywhere. Perhaps i could take the workout outside, on the grass. And take all weights out there. Another thing is where i have test this week, i want to be fully ready, like not tired or any chance from a workout lol, but of course i want to carry on this routine as this will be the 4th week now.
TDEE roughly somewhere between
2126 cals, 123.6g protein, 285.8g carbs, 45.2g fat
Added the bread before going to bed for a bit more cals, protein, carbs
Bit low on protein, but at least it's over 100g
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Day 375
Feeling a bit unwell, didn't sleep too well last night and was up alot, just feel weak and all but hopefully i'll be better by tomorrow, for breakfast had 2 slices of wholemeal bread with a tbls crunchy peanut butter, and 200ml semi skimmed milk probably not the bestest option but i feel i got to watch what i eat where idon't feel that great, didn't feel like having eggs or fish.
425 cals, 20.3g protein, 46.8g carbs, 13g fat
Another slice of bread - 115 cal 5g protein, 18g carb, 1g fat
Banana - 90 cals, 22g carbs
Piece of bread pudding - possibly 150 cals, 7g fat, 15g carbs, 4g protein?
Chicken drumstick 100 cals, 12g protein, 6g fat
Don't feel like eating certain foods where stomach feels a bit rough such as beans and fish.
Wheatabix x3 with a protein scoop, 200ml semi skimmed milk - 414 cals, 35g protein, 52g carbs, 8.5g fat
50g oats, 100ml semi skimmed milk
230 cals, 8.9g protein, 32g carbs, 4.7g fat
Sweet tooth for some icing, small piece of cake, perhaps 120 cals, 20g carbs
2 slices of wholemeal bread with tbls crunchy peanut butter 325 cals, 13.5g protein, 36g carbs, 9.6g fat
Finished constructing the bench However a small piece is missing i think which leads me to not be able to complete the pec arms that attach to the bench, which isn't too important, but i'll ring York tomorrow and ask them to send me the missing piece. Another thing, with the actual weight rack for bench press, it's just 2 hooks, i think it can take around 150kg, but they are just 2 small handles instead of an actual rack, i hope this picture helps http://www.gumtree.com/london/77/58568777.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Which kinda worries me because where they are quite small, if you misplace the barbell, once finished the reps, you could be in alot of trouble? Anyway got more variations of exercises to do now, would i need to buy a curl bar in order for preacher curls, barbell would probably also work. Something i feel a little gutted about is, i realised old bench does do incline, the handle to adjust incline i feel so stupid i didn't know that's what it's use was, it does go incline but it isn't as sturdy, a bit wobbly and can take up to 150kg including body weight, so this bench can take at least 50kg more weight anyway, and someone reckons they benched 150kg on it (520 model) so it must be pretty strong.
So again haven't ate too many protein foods as i don't really fancy eggs or fish, beans etc. Aching a little, could be where im unwell, but lower back been hurting, perhaps bending over a bit doing the bench has had an effect, just hope im not worsening myself
Did cook some fish, tried eating it but just wasn't working, felt tasteless and rubbery and felt as though i was just going to sick it back up, hope im ok for working out tomorrow.
Tdee somewhere around
2030 cals, 110g protein 230g carbs 50g fat
Feeling a bit unwell, didn't sleep too well last night and was up alot, just feel weak and all but hopefully i'll be better by tomorrow, for breakfast had 2 slices of wholemeal bread with a tbls crunchy peanut butter, and 200ml semi skimmed milk probably not the bestest option but i feel i got to watch what i eat where idon't feel that great, didn't feel like having eggs or fish.
425 cals, 20.3g protein, 46.8g carbs, 13g fat
Another slice of bread - 115 cal 5g protein, 18g carb, 1g fat
Banana - 90 cals, 22g carbs
Piece of bread pudding - possibly 150 cals, 7g fat, 15g carbs, 4g protein?
Chicken drumstick 100 cals, 12g protein, 6g fat
Don't feel like eating certain foods where stomach feels a bit rough such as beans and fish.
Wheatabix x3 with a protein scoop, 200ml semi skimmed milk - 414 cals, 35g protein, 52g carbs, 8.5g fat
50g oats, 100ml semi skimmed milk
230 cals, 8.9g protein, 32g carbs, 4.7g fat
Sweet tooth for some icing, small piece of cake, perhaps 120 cals, 20g carbs
2 slices of wholemeal bread with tbls crunchy peanut butter 325 cals, 13.5g protein, 36g carbs, 9.6g fat
Finished constructing the bench
However a small piece is missing i think which leads me to not be able to complete the pec arms that attach to the bench, which isn't too important, but i'll ring York tomorrow and ask them to send me the missing piece. Another thing, with the actual weight rack for bench press, it's just 2 hooks, i think it can take around 150kg, but they are just 2 small handles instead of an actual rack, i hope this picture helps http://www.gumtree.com/london/77/58568777.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;Which kinda worries me because where they are quite small, if you misplace the barbell, once finished the reps, you could be in alot of trouble? Anyway got more variations of exercises to do now, would i need to buy a curl bar in order for preacher curls, barbell would probably also work. Something i feel a little gutted about is, i realised old bench does do incline, the handle to adjust incline i feel so stupid i didn't know that's what it's use was, it does go incline but it isn't as sturdy, a bit wobbly and can take up to 150kg including body weight, so this bench can take at least 50kg more weight anyway, and someone reckons they benched 150kg on it (520 model) so it must be pretty strong.
So again haven't ate too many protein foods as i don't really fancy eggs or fish, beans etc. Aching a little, could be where im unwell, but lower back been hurting, perhaps bending over a bit doing the bench has had an effect, just hope im not worsening myself
Did cook some fish, tried eating it but just wasn't working, felt tasteless and rubbery and felt as though i was just going to sick it back up, hope im ok for working out tomorrow.
Tdee somewhere around
2030 cals, 110g protein 230g carbs 50g fat
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Day 376
Breakfast - 4 egg whites, 3 wheatabix with 200ml semi skimmed milk
352 cals, 28.8g protein, 52.8g carbs, 6.4g fat
Going to do Upper Body A workout today, in a short while, going to have to do it outside, contacted york and they are sending the parts for the flys adjustment.
Feeling a bit better today, but still not myself and under the weather i feel, tried to do the workout here's how it went.
Started the bench press on new bench, but i got quite pissed off, the hooks that hold the weights were ok but, to have the bar more stable, it forced me to have a wide grip in order to grab the bar past the hooks and of course the wider the grip the harder it is so im not going to be able to do enough reps, then im going to have to adjust grip while the bar is in the air again affecting performance. If i grabbed the bar close grip i felt it sometimes hurt wrists and when lowering the weight back onto the rack i noticed i had to move grip wider unless i wanted to crush hands.
So did 58kg added weight for bench press - 7,5,6
3x weighted pull ups (5kg) - 9,8,6.
Stopped here, feeling a bit sick but i feel i could of pushed through, i just have NO motivation today, not wanting to do anything and anything will annoy me. After having another poor bench press performance (no increase in over a month.) It didn't start me off well, the pull ups were going ok, but on the last 1 where i did 6 reps, normally i feel i could of pushed myself some more, but just as soon as i felt like i couldn't go no more, i was stopping and it affected performance. And i feel like i didn't want to do anymore. Another thing is where i have legs folded to help hold the weight i noticed chest was sometimes a little red, as though it was working chest?
I dunno what it is, been feeling it the last couple days i think where im not that well, but i think it's time to give up, in terms i don't feel like eating peas/beans/fish/eggs that sort of stuff as i feel it's going to upset stomach, and then been thinking alot is this worth it, I've made no gains after yet another month. Maybe im being negative again, and once i feel better and have some motivation i can continue, because i wouldn't of bought a brand new bench if i didn't want to get more gains, but i feel like ive just wasted money where i've lost all interest all of a sudden. Maybe i should just stick to the cake and get fat, all that years dedication down the drain.
Goddd i hate me. Different moods all the time, don't feel normal. Didn't bother having a protein shake after because not exactly going to make gains with little/no workout. Maybe i should have a break for a week, but im not going to make gains by sitting on ! I really admire you guys for putting up with me.
Ok kinda forget what i said in a way, as i had 50g oats, protein scoop and 200ml semi skimmed milk
402 cals, 34.8g protein, 37.8g carbs, 8.3g fat
And also, where it's a family birthday sweets are out - no!! So picked at a few of these, and the bad thing is they are so small that you don't know how many calories and stuff are in these which is probably alot.
Anyway on a positive decided that eating sweets isn't going to just help so i decided to go back to the workout, where i feel i failed with the last set of pull ups, did 1 more set with 5kg added weight - 9 reps.
Then 3x military press (39kg added weight) - 6,7,5.
3x weighted bench dips (8kg) - 8,9,9
3x BB curl 21kg - 10,9,10
3x Reverse Fly 6kgx2 - 10,10,10
And added db flys on the end (15kgx2) - 9,8,8
So pretty pleased with the rest of the workout, military press was alright as it's in the 5-8 rep range. Bench dips were ok, same as bb curls and reverse flys and the Db flys was also good, last set i tweaked the form a little after 6 reps to get in the last 2 reps. 1 thing i notice with them though is, back and biceps are dead for a little period after doing them, biceps more dead then doing bb curls. I think with the back though, it's where im getting used to keeping shoulder blades together and trying to make them not pop out? Wasn't bad though as i felt more of a pump after the first set of flys, which are ment to give a good pump, could feel a little pump so hopefully that's something right.
Now I know i have talked way too much and i apologise but id like some advise if possible, firstly with stuff like the bb curls, i have been increasing the weight by 1kg per week, which is good, because mass follows strength so if i can keep this up, surely id see some gains there, now is this a good aim, adding 1kg per week? Then for some exercises which require more weight - bench press, deadlifts it's more? And things where you need very little weight like reverse flys ? Hopefully i can get some weight plates this week though because bench press ive just been doing the same weiight and reps.
Looking forward to doing incline db press as don't have to worry about the barbell like i did today, had a few sweets after working out which i know is no good! In fact though i feel in a way the sweets gave me a bit of a energy boost which i needed to go back to the workout, but as long as im getting enough protein having a few sweets shouldn't matter right? Not that im going to make it a regular thing that is. Possibly going out for a family meal later but i'll have something healthy like a salad bar and then some chicken instead of say steak.
Banana 100 cals, 23g carbs
Came back from a lesson and more sweets on the side i just couldn't resist! Sweets and cake are really good cheat foods for me, again it's not like im going to make it a habit it's because they're out and it's a birthday, just hope i don't go in the kitchen too much
But yeah hopefully as long as im still getting protein then it shouldn't be much of a problem? I wouldn't of thought some sweets would stop muscle growth? But i don't know much about it, im going to say around 350-400 cals for the sweets, however that is just one random guess could be alot lower who knows, 60-75g carbs? Jellie babies mhmm
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=h ... 29,r:1,s:0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I know this rubbery crap isn't going to get me stronger haha.
Could glasses of diet pepsi - no calories.
Breakfast - 4 egg whites, 3 wheatabix with 200ml semi skimmed milk
352 cals, 28.8g protein, 52.8g carbs, 6.4g fat
Going to do Upper Body A workout today, in a short while, going to have to do it outside, contacted york and they are sending the parts for the flys adjustment.
Feeling a bit better today, but still not myself and under the weather i feel, tried to do the workout here's how it went.
Started the bench press on new bench, but i got quite pissed off, the hooks that hold the weights were ok but, to have the bar more stable, it forced me to have a wide grip in order to grab the bar past the hooks and of course the wider the grip the harder it is so im not going to be able to do enough reps, then im going to have to adjust grip while the bar is in the air again affecting performance. If i grabbed the bar close grip i felt it sometimes hurt wrists and when lowering the weight back onto the rack i noticed i had to move grip wider unless i wanted to crush hands.
So did 58kg added weight for bench press - 7,5,6
3x weighted pull ups (5kg) - 9,8,6.
Stopped here, feeling a bit sick but i feel i could of pushed through, i just have NO motivation today, not wanting to do anything and anything will annoy me. After having another poor bench press performance (no increase in over a month.) It didn't start me off well, the pull ups were going ok, but on the last 1 where i did 6 reps, normally i feel i could of pushed myself some more, but just as soon as i felt like i couldn't go no more, i was stopping and it affected performance. And i feel like i didn't want to do anymore. Another thing is where i have legs folded to help hold the weight i noticed chest was sometimes a little red, as though it was working chest?
I dunno what it is, been feeling it the last couple days i think where im not that well, but i think it's time to give up, in terms i don't feel like eating peas/beans/fish/eggs that sort of stuff as i feel it's going to upset stomach, and then been thinking alot is this worth it, I've made no gains after yet another month. Maybe im being negative again, and once i feel better and have some motivation i can continue, because i wouldn't of bought a brand new bench if i didn't want to get more gains, but i feel like ive just wasted money where i've lost all interest all of a sudden. Maybe i should just stick to the cake and get fat, all that years dedication down the drain.
Goddd i hate me. Different moods all the time, don't feel normal. Didn't bother having a protein shake after because not exactly going to make gains with little/no workout. Maybe i should have a break for a week, but im not going to make gains by sitting on ! I really admire you guys for putting up with me.
Ok kinda forget what i said in a way, as i had 50g oats, protein scoop and 200ml semi skimmed milk
402 cals, 34.8g protein, 37.8g carbs, 8.3g fat
And also, where it's a family birthday sweets are out - no!! So picked at a few of these, and the bad thing is they are so small that you don't know how many calories and stuff are in these which is probably alot.
Anyway on a positive decided that eating sweets isn't going to just help so i decided to go back to the workout, where i feel i failed with the last set of pull ups, did 1 more set with 5kg added weight - 9 reps.
Then 3x military press (39kg added weight) - 6,7,5.
3x weighted bench dips (8kg) - 8,9,9
3x BB curl 21kg - 10,9,10
3x Reverse Fly 6kgx2 - 10,10,10
And added db flys on the end (15kgx2) - 9,8,8
So pretty pleased with the rest of the workout, military press was alright as it's in the 5-8 rep range. Bench dips were ok, same as bb curls and reverse flys and the Db flys was also good, last set i tweaked the form a little after 6 reps to get in the last 2 reps. 1 thing i notice with them though is, back and biceps are dead for a little period after doing them, biceps more dead then doing bb curls. I think with the back though, it's where im getting used to keeping shoulder blades together and trying to make them not pop out? Wasn't bad though as i felt more of a pump after the first set of flys, which are ment to give a good pump, could feel a little pump so hopefully that's something right.
Now I know i have talked way too much and i apologise but id like some advise if possible, firstly with stuff like the bb curls, i have been increasing the weight by 1kg per week, which is good, because mass follows strength so if i can keep this up, surely id see some gains there, now is this a good aim, adding 1kg per week? Then for some exercises which require more weight - bench press, deadlifts it's more? And things where you need very little weight like reverse flys ? Hopefully i can get some weight plates this week though because bench press ive just been doing the same weiight and reps.
Looking forward to doing incline db press as don't have to worry about the barbell like i did today, had a few sweets after working out which i know is no good! In fact though i feel in a way the sweets gave me a bit of a energy boost which i needed to go back to the workout, but as long as im getting enough protein having a few sweets shouldn't matter right? Not that im going to make it a regular thing that is. Possibly going out for a family meal later but i'll have something healthy like a salad bar and then some chicken instead of say steak.
Banana 100 cals, 23g carbs
Came back from a lesson and more sweets on the side i just couldn't resist! Sweets and cake are really good cheat foods for me, again it's not like im going to make it a habit it's because they're out and it's a birthday, just hope i don't go in the kitchen too much
But yeah hopefully as long as im still getting protein then it shouldn't be much of a problem? I wouldn't of thought some sweets would stop muscle growth? But i don't know much about it, im going to say around 350-400 cals for the sweets, however that is just one random guess could be alot lower who knows, 60-75g carbs? Jellie babies mhmmhttp://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=h ... 29,r:1,s:0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I know this rubbery crap isn't going to get me stronger haha.
Could glasses of diet pepsi - no calories.
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Hi Martin,
I'm glad you were able to get your bench assembled. I knew you could do it.
Its definitely NOT time to give up Martin. Don't you dare even consider quitting now. You're better than that! I know you've made progress, YOU know you've made progress, your friends have seen that you've made progress. You're going to continue to make progress for as long as you keep working hard. So you don't feel like you've made gains this past month... Martin i have months where I don't feel like I'm making progress also. We all do. Its part of the game. That should be fuel to make you work harder not a reason for you to quit and throw away all of your hard work. If you need to take a couple days off thats fine but as I said, quitting is not an option.
What day is the drivers test Martin?
I'm glad to hear the rest of your workout went well. So you're doing pullups with weight added now? That is AWESOME! Great job!!! This definitely shows that you're getting stronger! I'm proud of you. I know its been hard to stick to the program for as long as you have Martin and you really are doing great. Be proud for the progress you've made and for sticking with this for so long. Keep up the fantastic work friend!
Cassie
I'm glad you were able to get your bench assembled. I knew you could do it.
Its definitely NOT time to give up Martin. Don't you dare even consider quitting now. You're better than that! I know you've made progress, YOU know you've made progress, your friends have seen that you've made progress. You're going to continue to make progress for as long as you keep working hard. So you don't feel like you've made gains this past month... Martin i have months where I don't feel like I'm making progress also. We all do. Its part of the game. That should be fuel to make you work harder not a reason for you to quit and throw away all of your hard work. If you need to take a couple days off thats fine but as I said, quitting is not an option.
What day is the drivers test Martin?
I'm glad to hear the rest of your workout went well. So you're doing pullups with weight added now? That is AWESOME! Great job!!! This definitely shows that you're getting stronger! I'm proud of you. I know its been hard to stick to the program for as long as you have Martin and you really are doing great. Be proud for the progress you've made and for sticking with this for so long. Keep up the fantastic work friend!
Cassie
Re: Fat Around Button Area?
Thanks Cassie
I just really don't feel like eating any peas/beans right now but could be where im not feeling too well, hopefully i can continue to do well, yes doing pull ups with weight when i started this routine about 4 weeks ago today, i might aim say where the rep range for weighted pull ups being 8-12 to do say 8,8,8 where if i don't do many reps the first set then i won't be too fatigued, but of course if it feels easy which first set normally does then im going to feel like im not making gains.
The drivers test is 4th august.
Went for a meal had 2 salad bowls - sweetcorn, carrots,cucumber, lettuce, wholewheat pasta, potato salad, etc.
And a flame grilled chicken breast with garden peas and a jacket potato and 2 i think pint glasses of diet coke.
Id say all of it probably around 600 cals, 40g protein, 70g carbs, 10g fat
Feel alot fatter in myself but i can't complain, had quite some sweets
200g prawns - 30g protein, 160 cals
TDEE at the moment is somewhere around
2352 cals, 148g protein, 309.3g carbs, 40.3g fat
50g oats, 100ml semi skimmed milk,
230 cals, 8.9g protein, 32g carbs, 4.7g fat
wheatabix 64 cals, 2g protein, 14g carbs, 1g fat
Tbls crunchy peanut butter - 95 cals, 7.6g fat, 3.5g protein
Keep getting told how i need to add weight, and god i forgot to wash hands after stroking the dog then eating! Bound to be more ill
I just really don't feel like eating any peas/beans right now but could be where im not feeling too well, hopefully i can continue to do well, yes doing pull ups with weight when i started this routine about 4 weeks ago today, i might aim say where the rep range for weighted pull ups being 8-12 to do say 8,8,8 where if i don't do many reps the first set then i won't be too fatigued, but of course if it feels easy which first set normally does then im going to feel like im not making gains.
The drivers test is 4th august.
Went for a meal had 2 salad bowls - sweetcorn, carrots,cucumber, lettuce, wholewheat pasta, potato salad, etc.
And a flame grilled chicken breast with garden peas and a jacket potato and 2 i think pint glasses of diet coke.
Id say all of it probably around 600 cals, 40g protein, 70g carbs, 10g fat
Feel alot fatter in myself but i can't complain, had quite some sweets
200g prawns - 30g protein, 160 cals
TDEE at the moment is somewhere around
2352 cals, 148g protein, 309.3g carbs, 40.3g fat
50g oats, 100ml semi skimmed milk,
230 cals, 8.9g protein, 32g carbs, 4.7g fat
wheatabix 64 cals, 2g protein, 14g carbs, 1g fat
Tbls crunchy peanut butter - 95 cals, 7.6g fat, 3.5g protein
Keep getting told how i need to add weight, and god i forgot to wash hands after stroking the dog then eating! Bound to be more ill
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Re: Fat Around Button Area?
LMAO. Sorry but this struck me as funny. Martin I'm a firm believer that we NEED to be exposed to germs to help keep our immune systems strong. Don't sweat it pal. However I do hope your dog wasn't rolling in anything completely nasty because thats just icky.MartinBoy wrote:Keep getting told how i need to add weight, and god i forgot to wash hands after stroking the dog then eating! Bound to be more ill
Beans get old after a while. I hear ya on this one. There are lots of other forms of protein out there. If nothing else, have a protein shake if you need to increase you protein for the day.MartinBoy wrote:I just really don't feel like eating any peas/beans right now but could be where im not feeling too well, hopefully i can continue to do well,
August 4th! Thats coming right up! GOOD LUCK!!! I have a feeling you're going to do great! Believe in yourself Martin and keep thinking positive thoughts.
we all have these days. In fact, I'm having one right now. I feel like a whale today. clothes still fit though so i'm pretty sure its all in head.MartinBoy wrote:Feel alot fatter in myself
later...
Re: Fat Around Button Area?
Ha, thanks for the feedback, as for the beans, im not sure if it's where I'm not feeling best but, just the thought of having them i don't want, so worse way if i can't find to eat them again, than i'll have to find a substitute. Yep test tomorrow, thanks for the support, I'll just do best and if it's to be, then all good, if it's not then i'll just have to try not to think about it too much and get another booked as soon as. Once it's done it's done, easier said than done but im just going to try not to over think it. This time tomorrow I'll know the result.
Day 377
Breakfast - 3 wheatabix with 200ml semi skimmed milk and 100g worth of prawns.
372 cals, 27.8g protein, 52.8g carbs, 6.4g fat
Now this might sound like a right sucky excuse but i was ready to do lower body A workout today - hip dominant which would of included dl's, sldl's, split squats and calf raises which only takes around 40 mins or so. However i know from previous weeks that sometimes the day after where i have done jump cardio i can feel it a little in wrists where ive been holding the weight from both deadlifts. Also in lower back, however when i was ready to go to workout i felt a slight pain in lowerback and i just thought although it's switching the days that instead of doing nothing, id do jump rope today instead of tomorrow and tomorrow after test do the lower body A workout. So yeah sounds probably stupid but just going to chill today and see how it goes. So only thing is i'll be working out upper body day after lower but hopefully just swapping 2 days for 1 week shouldn't be too much harm.
So did 20mins jump rope, didn't bother with the abs, felt a bit of pain shoulders but nothing too severe.
Can of chilli con carne - 264 cals, 18g protein, 36g carbs, 9.4g sugar, 5g fat
25G Brazil nuts - 175 cals, 1.9g protein, 17g fat
Banana 100 cals, 23g carbs
Can of tuna chunks - 140 cals, 34g protein
100g oats, 100ml semi skimmed milk
410 cals, 14.4g protein, 58.4g carbs, 9.4g fat
Going to try and aim to eat more calories, some days im getting like 2.1k-2.4k, i just worked out tdee using this, so not sure if it's accurate and it's 2976 cals, (2.8k) so i need to be eating more according to that:
http://www.scoobysworkshop.com/caloriecalculator.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I selected the option gain muscle lose fat, which is what i want to do, but i don't think i need so much as 255g of protein for one day? Which is leading me to think how accurate it is, what macro's should i use?
200g natural yougurt - 140 cals, 12.2g protein, 16g carbs, 5g fat
Slice of wholemeal bread 92 cals, 4g protein, 13g carbs, 1gfat
Bowl of berry mix - frozen berries, strawberries etc.
Feel incredibly fat/bloated today, in head though i think lol.
Been ill for around 4-5 days, perfect timing with test, just hope it doesn't affect me too bad tomorrow. Constipated, feeling weak the lot!
2 slices wholemeal bread, 4 chicken breast slices
317 cals, 23g protein, 30g carbs, 10.2g fat
TDEE somewher around
2010 cal, 135.3g protein, 240.2g carbs, 54g fat
Day 377
Breakfast - 3 wheatabix with 200ml semi skimmed milk and 100g worth of prawns.
372 cals, 27.8g protein, 52.8g carbs, 6.4g fat
Now this might sound like a right sucky excuse but i was ready to do lower body A workout today - hip dominant which would of included dl's, sldl's, split squats and calf raises which only takes around 40 mins or so. However i know from previous weeks that sometimes the day after where i have done jump cardio i can feel it a little in wrists where ive been holding the weight from both deadlifts. Also in lower back, however when i was ready to go to workout i felt a slight pain in lowerback and i just thought although it's switching the days that instead of doing nothing, id do jump rope today instead of tomorrow and tomorrow after test do the lower body A workout. So yeah sounds probably stupid but just going to chill today and see how it goes. So only thing is i'll be working out upper body day after lower but hopefully just swapping 2 days for 1 week shouldn't be too much harm.
So did 20mins jump rope, didn't bother with the abs, felt a bit of pain shoulders but nothing too severe.
Can of chilli con carne - 264 cals, 18g protein, 36g carbs, 9.4g sugar, 5g fat
25G Brazil nuts - 175 cals, 1.9g protein, 17g fat
Banana 100 cals, 23g carbs
Can of tuna chunks - 140 cals, 34g protein
100g oats, 100ml semi skimmed milk
410 cals, 14.4g protein, 58.4g carbs, 9.4g fat
Going to try and aim to eat more calories, some days im getting like 2.1k-2.4k, i just worked out tdee using this, so not sure if it's accurate and it's 2976 cals, (2.8k) so i need to be eating more according to that:
http://www.scoobysworkshop.com/caloriecalculator.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I selected the option gain muscle lose fat, which is what i want to do, but i don't think i need so much as 255g of protein for one day? Which is leading me to think how accurate it is, what macro's should i use?
200g natural yougurt - 140 cals, 12.2g protein, 16g carbs, 5g fat
Slice of wholemeal bread 92 cals, 4g protein, 13g carbs, 1gfat
Bowl of berry mix - frozen berries, strawberries etc.
Feel incredibly fat/bloated today, in head though i think lol.
Been ill for around 4-5 days, perfect timing with test, just hope it doesn't affect me too bad tomorrow. Constipated, feeling weak the lot!
2 slices wholemeal bread, 4 chicken breast slices
317 cals, 23g protein, 30g carbs, 10.2g fat
TDEE somewher around
2010 cal, 135.3g protein, 240.2g carbs, 54g fat
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Re: Fat Around Button Area?
Hi Martin,
255 grams of protein seems to me like a bit much. How much do you weigh? I believe you should be able to really put on muscle with between 195-225 grams per day (assuming weight of 150). For a very minimum eat atleast your weight in lbs in grams of protein to build... although most of the figures I've read suggest closer to 1.3-1.5x bodyweight.
I want to send you one more good luck wish before your drivers test! Do let me know how you do as soon as possible ok! I'll be praying for you and thinking about you and just really hoping that you do well. Remember... Think POSITIVE thoughts. I KNOW you can do this, YOU gotta believe you can too!
Good luck Martin!
Cassie
255 grams of protein seems to me like a bit much. How much do you weigh? I believe you should be able to really put on muscle with between 195-225 grams per day (assuming weight of 150). For a very minimum eat atleast your weight in lbs in grams of protein to build... although most of the figures I've read suggest closer to 1.3-1.5x bodyweight.
I want to send you one more good luck wish before your drivers test! Do let me know how you do as soon as possible ok! I'll be praying for you and thinking about you and just really hoping that you do well. Remember... Think POSITIVE thoughts. I KNOW you can do this, YOU gotta believe you can too!
Good luck Martin!
Cassie
Re: Fat Around Button Area?
Ahh Cassie i failed! I feel really dissapointed in myself because i have the results sheet and i did so well, but i reversed a little too wide and when i tried to correct myself by going forward she said i took too long which could be seen as harsh. Im gutted because i know if i turned a second or two earlier i would be here typing that i passed and be over the moon. Instead im so annoyed at myself and have to wait at least 10 days before another test, just the thought of trying to find another test date and actually doing it again is what is really annoying, the money is too, i did everything right, didn't feel well, but oh man if i just turned a little earlier i would of done it im so gutted. I dunno what to do with myself, ment to workout today and do lower body but i don't feel like doing much, feel like curling into a ball and just dissapearing for 10 days, or getting so drunk that i don't remember. Ahh more money and frustration down the drain, GUTTED. Thanks alot for the support though i really appreciate it, i just feel like ive really let myself and others down. If i failed by alot it wouldn't be as bad, but knowing that a few seconds has decided the result it has got to me. I wish i was telling you that i passed. Have to wait 10 working days to book another and the next test centre dates are 19th November, the test is changing on 4th october and they are making it harder, so i need to pass today was perfect and i bloody did that. Need to pass before this month is up, no excuses.
I weigh 156lbs btw
Day 378
Slice of wholemeal bread 92 cals, 4g protein, 15g carbs, 1.5g fat
3 wheatabix with 200ml semi skimmed milk and 4 chicken breast slices
425 cals, 27.8g protein, 52.8g carbs, 13.6g fat
Apple - 85 cals, 23g carbs
2 slices wholemeal bread tbls crunchy peanut butter - 279 cals, 11.5g protein, 30g carbs, 10.6g fat
God im doing nothing yet again.. Should i workout or not..
Did the workout, have to do something sitting around here it's been nearly 4 hours that time went quick, it's just the thought of doing the test again and the waiting, and that i might not be as lucky next time and get a more strict instructor and having to finish the test before october. Man today was the day, i feel so let down in myself.
Workout - 5x5 Deadlift (58kg) - 5,5,5,5,5 - need to up the weight next time.
3x SLDL (58KG) - 5,5,5 - need to up weight or do more reps next time.
Instead of split squats as i didn't have as much room today as it was raining outside did leg extensions but i didn't do the full range of motion putting stress on the knees, i tried to do them like in this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74QB-UQCm88" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Leg extensions (20kg) - 8,8,8,8 maybe more reps or weight next time.
5x calf raises 37kg - 12,12,12,12,12, more weight or reps.
After had a bowl of fruit and fibre cereal with a protein scoop and 200ml of semi skimmed milk
402 cals, 34.3g protein, 46.8g carbs, 11.5g sugar from cereal, 8.4g fat
I wish you were coming onto this thread and seeing that i replied pass
I weigh 156lbs btw
Day 378
Slice of wholemeal bread 92 cals, 4g protein, 15g carbs, 1.5g fat
3 wheatabix with 200ml semi skimmed milk and 4 chicken breast slices
425 cals, 27.8g protein, 52.8g carbs, 13.6g fat
Apple - 85 cals, 23g carbs
2 slices wholemeal bread tbls crunchy peanut butter - 279 cals, 11.5g protein, 30g carbs, 10.6g fat
God im doing nothing yet again.. Should i workout or not..
Did the workout, have to do something sitting around here it's been nearly 4 hours that time went quick, it's just the thought of doing the test again and the waiting, and that i might not be as lucky next time and get a more strict instructor and having to finish the test before october. Man today was the day, i feel so let down in myself.
Workout - 5x5 Deadlift (58kg) - 5,5,5,5,5 - need to up the weight next time.
3x SLDL (58KG) - 5,5,5 - need to up weight or do more reps next time.
Instead of split squats as i didn't have as much room today as it was raining outside did leg extensions but i didn't do the full range of motion putting stress on the knees, i tried to do them like in this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74QB-UQCm88" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Leg extensions (20kg) - 8,8,8,8 maybe more reps or weight next time.
5x calf raises 37kg - 12,12,12,12,12, more weight or reps.
After had a bowl of fruit and fibre cereal with a protein scoop and 200ml of semi skimmed milk
402 cals, 34.3g protein, 46.8g carbs, 11.5g sugar from cereal, 8.4g fat
I wish you were coming onto this thread and seeing that i replied pass
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Re: Fat Around Button Area?
MartinBoy wrote:Ahh Cassie i failed! I feel really dissapointed in myself because i have the results sheet and i did so well, but i reversed a little too wide and when i tried to correct myself by going forward she said i took too long which could be seen as harsh. Im gutted because i know if i turned a second or two earlier i would be here typing that i passed and be over the moon. Instead im so annoyed at myself and have to wait at least 10 days before another test, just the thought of trying to find another test date and actually doing it again is what is really annoying, the money is too, i did everything right, didn't feel well, but oh man if i just turned a little earlier i would of done it im so gutted. I dunno what to do with myself, ment to workout today and do lower body but i don't feel like doing much, feel like curling into a ball and just dissapearing for 10 days, or getting so drunk that i don't remember. Ahh more money and frustration down the drain, GUTTED. Thanks alot for the support though i really appreciate it, i just feel like ive really let myself and others down. If i failed by alot it wouldn't be as bad, but knowing that a few seconds has decided the result it has got to me. I wish i was telling you that i passed. Have to wait 10 working days to book another and the next test centre dates are 19th November, the test is changing on 4th october and they are making it harder, so i need to pass today was perfect and i bloody did that. Need to pass before this month is up, no excuses.
I weigh 156lbs btw
Day 378
Slice of wholemeal bread 92 cals, 4g protein, 15g carbs, 1.5g fat
3 wheatabix with 200ml semi skimmed milk and 4 chicken breast slices
425 cals, 27.8g protein, 52.8g carbs, 13.6g fat
Apple - 85 cals, 23g carbs
2 slices wholemeal bread tbls crunchy peanut butter - 279 cals, 11.5g protein, 30g carbs, 10.6g fat
God im doing nothing yet again.. Should i workout or not..
Did the workout, have to do something sitting around here it's been nearly 4 hours that time went quick, it's just the thought of doing the test again and the waiting, and that i might not be as lucky next time and get a more strict instructor and having to finish the test before october. Man today was the day, i feel so let down in myself.
Workout - 5x5 Deadlift (58kg) - 5,5,5,5,5 - need to up the weight next time.
3x SLDL (58KG) - 5,5,5 - need to up weight or do more reps next time.
Instead of split squats as i didn't have as much room today as it was raining outside did leg extensions but i didn't do the full range of motion putting stress on the knees, i tried to do them like in this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74QB-UQCm88" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Leg extensions (20kg) - 8,8,8,8 maybe more reps or weight next time.
5x calf raises 37kg - 12,12,12,12,12, more weight or reps.
After had a bowl of fruit and fibre cereal with a protein scoop and 200ml of semi skimmed milk
402 cals, 34.3g protein, 46.8g carbs, 11.5g sugar from cereal, 8.4g fat
I wish you were coming onto this thread and seeing that i replied pass
Martin I'm sorry to hear that you didn't pass your test. I know you're disappointed in yourself and that kinda breaks heart. Know that (for what its worth) I'm not disappointed in you at all. You did your very best and thats all that matters. And Martin, a drivers test isn't something that is 100% totally in your control you know. You can do your very best and you can do an AWESOME job but ultimately whether you pass or fail isn't really up to you... its up to the instructor and what they believe is the proper or improper way to drive. That instructor may have thought that you waited too long, however if you had moved quicker another instructor may have said that you proceeded forward too quickly. I really hate these kinds of things where your success is determined by another person's opinion.
Well its over and done with now so there is no point in dwelling on it you know. All you can do is look toward the future and see about taking the test again. Sitting around moping about todays test really won't anything. Soooo, while i know you're frustrated and down on yourself Martin try to pick yourself up and see what you can do about taking the test again and passing. I know the money thing is frustrating, but again nothing you can do about it now and dwelling on that will do no good. I know you have it in you to pass Martin, it just wasn't in the cards for today.
Meals look good today and workout looks good. Next time if the weight is too easy just crank out a few more reps.
As always, I'm proud of you Martin. Chin up friend.
Its all going to work out.